Kentucky Senatorials and Cherokee Treaty Debate
In a detailed critique, the piece argues against the Cherokee treaty ratified by Congress and condemns the handling of Cherokee land sales. It cites Mr Clay’s opposition to the treaty and his concerns about military qualifications for chief office. The article notes financial costs of wars and discusses political corruption, urging reform to preserve liberty. It ends with a toast on public lands and a rebuttal to Van Buren rumors.
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Congress
Senate
Gov. Carroll
Tennessee
Parson Rhern
Carroll
Mississipi
Washington
United States
Nator
Sens
Mr Clay
Union
Kentucky
Mississippi
Treasury
Clay
Senate of the
Republic
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Van Buren Abuses and Proclaimed Principles Contradictions
A Huron County letter denounces Van Buren and his followers for pledges ignored in office. It argues increased government spending, rise of spoils, mass removals for opinions, and the President’s meddling in elections. The piece urges voters to reject Van Buren at the ballot box.
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van Buren
Congress
Martin van Buren
Gen. Jackson
Huron County
What has Van Buren done to entitle him to gratitude
The author argues that political judgments should be based on actual deeds not rhetoric. He attacks Martin Van Buren, claiming he has produced no notable public achievements, has exploited power for personal gain, and is unworthy of high office. He warns future historians will blame Van Buren for proscriptions and national decline.
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Martin van Buren
Var Buren
America
van Buren
Huron
van Buren Voung
Columbus
U. S. Journal
Franklin County
Perry
Maryland Triumphs in Presidential Race Prompts Urgent Rally
The article portrays Maryland as rising against opposing officeholders with a hopeful view of sweeping support for the People’s Candidate in the next presidential election. It also mocks the Van Buren Young Men’s Convention in Columbus, noting its reportedly small turnout and deriding democrats who praised an apostate Whig.
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Maryland
The Experiment Attacks Judge Lane over Political Bias
The passage mocks Prosecuting Attorney and Whig critics who vilify Judge Lane for warning against political corruption. It questions the critics' own consistency and moral character, suggesting vice and wickedness persist in society and lamenting the era’s partisan slander.
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Webster
Harrison
White
Lane
van Buren
Whig
Van Buren convention names Parson Crawford of Berlin chair
The Van Buren convention at the court-house named Parson Crawford of Berlin as chairman challenging the union of church and state. The piece mocks religious figures presiding over political meetings and cites earlier clergy accused of corruption alongside Crawford.
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van Buren
Parson Crawford
Berlin
Pawson Crawford
Parson Gwynn
Gen. Jackson
Tennessee
Parson Schermerhorn
Parsons Obadiah B. Brown
Post Oolice Department
Local Meeting Dampens Federal Whigs in Town
A Saturday town gathering offended federal Whigs and Van Burenites, drawing strong condemnation from several Jacksonians who shaded the event as improperly conducted. The report notes widespread dissatisfaction and calls for scrutiny of the proceedings.
Van Buren Neighbors Challenge Leading Whig Over Jackson Charge
A local feud erupts as Van Buren residents deny a leading Whig called Gen Jackson a damd traitor and threaten to expose editors unless proof is produced. The letter warns against betting gentry who back out after wagers but praises yeomanry for knowing the real meaning of county politics.
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van Buren
Gen. Jackson
Vermont Whigs claim state wide gains in election returns
Vermont election reports from Burlington and lake towns show Whig strength with Harrison supporters favored for governor and Congress. Keesville Argus notes Van Buren weakness in Burlington and lake areas, while Rutland and Windham convey Whig majorities in many towns.
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Vermont
Burlington
Cleve. Herald
Keesville
Lake Towns
van Buren
Jackson
Chittenden County
Harrison
Congress
Rutland County
Windham
Bennington Letter Reports Hall Re-elected to Congress
A Bennington letter notes Hon. Hiland Hall, the popular representative from Vermont's southern district, has won re election to Congress by a margin of one thousand votes over Van Buren challenger J S Robinson.
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Bennington
Hiland Hall
Vermont
van Buren
J. S. Robinson
Electors of Huron Warn Against Imposition
Andrew McMilla urges fellow citizens of Clarksfield in 1836 to resist deceptive claims from County Treasurer Vrevenauren and County Collector Vredenburgh. He argues Jackson party false fears and championed county officers as united, qualified candidates. He calls for vigilance at the October eleventh polls and a victorious outcome.
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Huron
Vrevenauren
Clarksfield
van Buren
Vredenburgh
Jackson
Huron County
Anti-Jackson Party
Jackson Party
Andrew M’milla
Rhode Island Convention Nominates Harrison for President
Rhode Island set a state convention on the 7th assembling to nominate William Henry Harrison for President and Francis Granger for Vice President. Officers named included Hon. James D. Wolf as President, Gov. Bat, Judge Childs, Judge Peckham, Thomas Field, and Silvanus Mastin as Vice Presidents. C. B Be
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Rhode Island
Harrison
Milliam Henry Harrison
Francis Granger
United States
Jam D. Wolf
Bat Judge Childs
Peckham Thomas Fieldinand Silvanus Mastin
C. B Be
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George P. Torrence
Andrew McCleary
Elijah Huntington
Isaiah Morris
Alexander Camn
Robert Safford
William Kenda
Abel Renick
Christian King To
Benjamin Ruggles
Joshua Collett
Samuel Newell
William C. Kirker
Ira Belknap
Samuel Elliott
Mordecai Bartley
John Codding
Jared P. Kirtland
Daniel Harbaugh
John P. Coulter
Lacy
Joseph Va Otriee Wkie
John O" Campbell
Philo Clark
John Kennan
Benjamin Cogswell
Woodward Todd
Luke Keeler
Elisha Stewart
Judas Iscariot
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